How do I register for the IELTS?

    Registration for the IELTS are done centrally by two authorities:

    British Council, Mumbai, and

    IDP Education Australia Limited.

    If you want to apply to British Council, completed application     forms along with relevant enclosures should be couriered to :

    British Council Division,
    British Deputy High Commission,
    Mittal Towers, C-Wing,
    2^nd Floor , Nariman Point,
    Mumbai – 400021.

    If you want to apply to IDP Australia, completed application     forms along with relevant enclosures should be couriered to :

    The IELTS Department
    IDP Australia Limited.
    Express Building, 1st Floor,
    Churchgate, Opp Churchgate Railway Station,
    Mumbai 400020, India.

You can also register through Taurus Infotek.
    Our contact address is:

    Taurus Infotek ( IELTS coaching division )
    Regd. Office: 16/1,”Siddarth Chambers”,
    Behind Ranka Jewellers , off Karve Road,
    Pune-411004.
    India , Maharashtra.
    Tel: 91- 020- 25438284,25423220.
    Mobile No: 98220 33225.

    Email: manomegh2002@yahoo.com,  dreamvisas@yahoo.com

What is the last date of registration?

    Seats are filled on first come first served basis. Hence we do not     have a last date for registration.

Can I book my seat over the phone?

    No, your seat will be confirmed on receipt of your application.

What are the fees for registration?

    Registration fees are Rs. 6500/- .

    The fees has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft, drawn in     favor of “ British Council Division", payable at Mumbai if you are     applying to British Council.

    OR

    The fees has to be paid in form of a Demand Draft, drawn in     favor of “ IELTSIndiaProject", payable at New Delhi if you are     applying to IDP Australia.
    
What is the Test Format?

    Candidates are tested in Listening, Reading, Writing and     Speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking     Modules.

Which Module should I sit, Academic or General Training?

    Candidates must select either the Academic or General Training     Reading and Writing Modules depending on their stated     requirement of their sponsor or receiving institution.

    The Academic Reading and Writing Modules assess whether a     candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at     an undergraduate or postgraduate level.

    Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses should     be based on the results of Academic Modules.

    The General Training Reading and Writing Modules are not     designed to test the full range of formal language skills required     for academic purposes.

    The emphasis of General Training is on basic survival skills in a     broad social and educational context. It is suitable for     candidates who are going to English speaking countries to     complete their Secondary education, to undertake work     experience or training programs not at degree level, or for     immigration purposes to Australia and New Zealand.

How is IELTS test assessed?

    Candidates receive scores on a Band Scale from 1 to 9. A score     is reported for each module of the test. The individual module     scores are then averaged and rounded to produce an Overall     Band Score.

    Click here for, the 9 Bands and their descriptive statements.

When are results out?

What happens if a candidate is delayed by circumstances     beyond their control because, for example, of a transportation     strike?

    The test centre offers the candidate an alternative test date as     soon as possible.

What happens if a candidate wants to postpone or cancel their     entry?

What happens if a candidate is absent on the day of the test     without giving prior notice? 

How should a candidate prepare for the test?

    Well. It depends upon your current level of English and the     purpose for which you want to give the IELTS Exam. As you     must be aware that Canada Immigration process demands 7     bandscore in each module, Australia Immigration process 6.0 in     each module and NZ immigration 6.5 (overall) band score.
    Also for Acadamic purpose you need to score more than 6 band     score in academic module.
    All these band requirements are minimum level requirements.        If you get a proper coaching you can definitely improve your     Band Score and also improve your chances for success.
    Doing self study for preparing IELTS is also possible but one has     to seriously prepare for it.
    There is also a wide range of published preparation materials.

How soon can a candidate repeat the test?

    Candidates are not allowed to repeat the test within three     months at any centre. 

For how long is a test score valid?

    There are a number of variables affecting the length of time     over which an IELTS score remains valid. As a general rule it is 
    recommended that a Test Report Form that is more than two     years old should only be accepted as evidence of present level     of ability if accompanied by proof that a candidate has actively     maintained or tried to improve their English language     proficiency.

What happens if a candidate loses their Test Report Form or     requires further copies?

    At any time within two years of the test administration a     candidate can apply to the centre where they took the test for     further copies of the Test Report Form. There may be a small     administrative charge.

What can a candidate do if they are unhappy with their results?

    Candidates may apply for an enquiry on results procedure at     the centre at which they took their test within four weeks of     receipt of results. All the candidate's test material is re-marked.     There is a £40 (or local currency equivalent) fee for this which is     refunded should the band score be increased.

Is there an age limit for IELTS?

    IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16.

What if a candidate becomes ill during the test?

    If a candidate is genuinely ill during the test it should be     brought to the attention of the test supervisor. It is not possible     to give special consideration to candidates who do not report     their illness on the day of the test.